ADAGP collects and manages royalties of many different types. The way in which they are collected and distributed therefore depends on how they are managed. There are two management methods:

- Individual management, which accounts for an average of 60% of the royalties that artists receive from ADAGP.

ADAGP monitors how artists’ works are used, artist by artist, work by work, across museum exhibitions, derivative works, books, the press, resale of works, etc.

- Group management, in cases where individual management is not possible (around 40% of royalties). This method covers royalties for private copying (audiovisual and digital), photocopying, cable TV, and library loans. Royalties are distributed according to the applicable distribution rules as set by the board of directors and approved by the General Meeting.